US Bridges

US 11 over NS RR Active

Good

Greene County, Alabama · Allison · Structure no. 010933

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over NS RR Active is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over NS RR Active in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesNS RR Active
LocationAllison
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78672, -87.97592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2021)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over NS RR Active built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over NS RR Active in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over NS RR Active carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over NS RR Active?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over NS RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.